Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Epic Pass

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in the Epic Pass area of validity (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in the Epic Pass area of validity

39 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Epic Pass – Advanced skiers, freeriders Silvretta Montafon
Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Epic Pass – Advanced skiers, freeriders Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Epic Pass – Advanced skiers, freeriders Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm (Mountopolis) Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Epic Pass – Advanced skiers, freeriders Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Epic Pass – Advanced skiers, freeriders Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)

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Epic Pass: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

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1. Silvretta Montafon
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Silvretta Montafon
Under the motto "Black Scorpions - Craving a Little Fear Sweat," you can experience the most scenic,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 31.6 km (22%)
Details
1. Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
The trump card for advanced skiers are the long and challenging runs Trassabfahrt, Standardabfahrt,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 19 km (25%)
  • Ski routes: 8 km
Details
1. Mayrhofen – Penken/​Ahorn/​Rastkogel/​Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Mayrhofen-Hippach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Experts should definitely not miss out on Austria's steepest slope experience. The "Harakiri" with a… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 32 km (23%)
  • Ski routes: 8.7 km
Details
1. Madonna di Campiglio/​Pinzolo/​Folgàrida/​Marilleva
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Madonna di Campiglio/​Pinzolo/​Val Rendena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva
For advanced skiers, there are many long and challenging slopes. Highly recommended are the difficult… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 33 km (21%)
Details
1. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Glemmtal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Saalfelden Leogang
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Advanced skiers will find challenging runs in the ski area, such as the Weltcup-Abfahrt, Nordabfahrt,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 18 km (7%)
Details
1. Ponte di Legno/​Tonale/​Presena Glacier/​Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)
For advanced skiers, the slopes on and from the Presena Glacier are very interesting. From Passo… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 16 km (16%)
Details
1. Kitzsteinhorn/​Maiskogel – Kaprun
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun
The Kitzsteinhorn is a paradise for advanced skiers. Those who prefer groomed slopes stay at the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9 km (14%)
  • Ski routes: 8.9 km
Details
1. Vail
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Vail
The legendary Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin, an 11-kilometer-wide powder area, leave nothing to be… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 93 km (40%)
Details
1. St. Anton/​St. Christoph/​Stuben/​Lech/​Zürs/​Warth/​Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck St. Anton am Arlberg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben/Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
Hardly any ski resort offers as many freeride opportunities, attractive ski routes, and high-alpine… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 49.7 km (17%)
Details
1. 4 Vallées – Verbier/​La Tzoumaz/​Nendaz/​Veysonnaz/​Thyon
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d’Hérens
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val de Bagnes
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
The Les 4 Vallées ski area is renowned for freeriding on beautiful and long powder slopes. You’ll find… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 103 km (25%)
Details
1. Sölden
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sölden
Sölden is a paradise for advanced skiers. In addition to the many challenging slopes, there are… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 29.2 km (20%)
  • Ski routes: 8.4 km
Details
1. Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel
The Les 3 Vallées ski area can aptly be described as a freeride paradise. The off-piste opportunities… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 60 km (10%)
  • Ski routes: 50 km
Details
1. Crans-Montana
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Crans-Montana
In the higher regions, freeriders will find plenty of open ski terrain. At the Toula chairlift, there… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 15 km (11%)
Details
1. Park City
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Park City
Within the ski area boundaries, there are numerous challenges for advanced skiers and freeriders:… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 125 km (50%)
Details
1. Andermatt/​Oberalp/​Sedrun
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun
Challenging slopes and endless powder runs make the hearts of advanced skiers beat faster in the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (17%)
Details
1. Whistler Blackcomb
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Squamish-Lillooet
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Whistler Blackcomb
The Whistler Blackcomb ski resort is a paradise for advanced skiers. Endless powder runs can be found… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 50 km (25%)
Details
1. Kicking Horse – Golden
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kicking Horse – Golden
The Kicking Horse ski area is a paradise for experts and freeriders. The entire ski area is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 60 km (60%)
Details
1. Fernie
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Fernie
The Fernie ski resort is a paradise for experts. The challenging slopes stretch across five different… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 42 km (30%)
Details
1. Rusutsu
Asia Japan Hokkaido
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rusutsu
The Rusutsu ski resort is renowned far beyond its borders for its excellent snow conditions. A… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (29%)
Details
1. Gemsstock – Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gemsstock – Andermatt
For advanced skiers, the high-alpine slopes and extensive freeride areas on the Gemsstock are a… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 17 km (55%)
  • Ski routes: 6 km
Details
1. Telluride
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Telluride
Telluride is a paradise for experts. Challenging runs lead down to Telluride, into the Revelation… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 29.8 km (34%)
  • Ski routes: 11.9 km
Details
1. Heavenly
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Heavenly
The Heavenly ski resort is very popular among advanced skiers. The slopes, which are sparsely wooded… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 34 km (36%)
  • Ski routes: 40 km
Details
1. Beaver Creek
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Beaver Creek
Experts will find countless challenging and extreme runs between the Rose Bowl, Grouse Mountain, and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 57 km (38%)
  • Ski routes: 25 km
Details
1. Breckenridge
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Breckenridge
Endlessly steep and truly challenging slopes can be found at Peak 10 (Mustang, Dark Rider, Blackhawk),… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 65 km (42%)
Details
25. Mount Hotham
Australia and Oceania Australia Victoria
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mount Hotham
Mt Hotham is known and loved by experts for its steep slopes. The Extreme Zone attracts with very… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (40%)
Details
25. Perisher
Australia and Oceania Australia New South Wales
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Perisher
Challenging slopes await at Mt. Blue Cow in the Perisher ski area. Advanced winter sports enthusiasts… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (15%)
Details
25. Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)
In suitable conditions, the Hintertux Glacier offers numerous secured ski routes in midwinter and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11.7 km (18%)
Details
25. Kimberley
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kimberley
Experts feel very comfortable in the Black Forest area. Here you will find numerous difficult runs and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 30 km (38%)
Details
25. Nakiska
North America Canada Alberta Kananaskis Country
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nakiska
The Nakiska ski area offers several perfectly groomed advanced slopes. This is where experts can… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.1 km (24%)
Details
25. Mont-Sainte-Anne
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mont-Sainte-Anne
In the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the challenging… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 24 km (33%)
Details
25. Stoneham
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stoneham
In the Stoneham ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the challenging slopes. All… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 19 km (56%)
Details
25. Keystone
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Keystone offers several challenging runs and mogul slopes in the ski area. Advanced skiers will be… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 45 km (33%)
  • Ski routes: 100 km
Details
25. Stowe
North America USA Vermont
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stowe
Experts will also get their money's worth on the steep slopes below the Fourrunner Quad. In addition,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (11%)
Details
34. Monte Bondone
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Trento/​Monte Bondone/​Valle di Laghi/​Valle dell´Adige
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Monte Bondone
In the upper area at Palon, advanced skiers will find several designated freeride slopes. The Gran… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)
  • Ski routes: 2.2 km
Details
34. Folgaria/​Fiorentini
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Alpe Cimbra
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Folgaria/Fiorentini
There are three difficult slopes in the Folgaria-Fiorentini ski area. In addition, there are several… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (5%)
Details
34. Paganella – Andalo
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Altopiano della Paganella/​Dolomiti di Brenta/​Lago di Molveno
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Paganella – Andalo
The long slopes from the summit down to the valley are a challenge even for advanced skiers. The… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1.2 km (3%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
34. Pejo 3000
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Pejo 3000
In the Pejo ski area, there is a challenging descent from Tarlenta to the valley station. The slope… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2.2 km (11%)
Details
34. Falls Creek
Australia and Oceania Australia Victoria
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Falls Creek
Experts will find their territory at the Summit four-seater chairlift and the International platter… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (16%)
Details
39. Lavarone
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Alpe Cimbra
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Lavarone
In the Lavarone ski area, an expert run attracts advanced skiers. All other slopes are easy and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • no freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (7%)
Details
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